Photos by Ashley ChavezThe car's name is Prudence, and its quirkiness instantly draws people to it. The bright turquoise, vintage 1972 Volkswagen bus was a birthday gift to local Malibu artist Cindy Short. Short said it is the bus' character and a desire to connect people to one another that helped inspire Short and her friend Lisa Spear to create the Laughing Dog Story Bus. … [Read more...] about Vintage Bus Connects People One Story at a Time
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Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners
Photo Courtesy of Tami Williamson Associated Women for Pepperdine announced its formal name change to Pepperdine Legacy Partners. The new name is meant to better reflect the organization's goal of supporting students from Churches of Christ and preserving the university's religious heritage, Tiffany Ferguson, the organization's publicity and newsletter officer, said.Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners
Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
Photos by Kaelin MendezJazz band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, put on a dynamic performance at Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 27."I want the audience to feel as if they're a part of the music rather than witnessing it," frontman Sammy Miller said. "We want people to leave better than when they arrived."Sammy Miller and The Congregation describe themselves as a joyful … [Read more...] about Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education
Art by Caitlin Roark News of rapper Mac Miller’s death in early September struck fans and shocked people worldwide. Found dead in his Los Angeles home, the 26-year-old singer overdosed after an arduous battle with drug addiction. Many people, especially young adults, suffer from the effects of addiction. Miller's overdose conveys the importance of college and high school … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education
Santa Monica College Begins Construction on Malibu Campus
Photos by Alexx CausleySanta Monica College recently received approval to start construction on their 27,500 square foot satellite campus in Malibu. At the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Sept. 21, elected officials such as Malibu Mayor Rick Mullen, LA County District 3 Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Santa Monica Board of Trustees Chair Barry Snell spoke publicly about the … [Read more...] about Santa Monica College Begins Construction on Malibu Campus